Brother

Ototo is principally a slice of life movie that focuses solely on core family values and traditions. The unconditional care and love for the black sheep of the family which caused nothing but trouble right to the very end, though not without frustrations and negative sentiments, is very impressive.

Lots of melodrama and a very slow pace, along with some side plots that may not may not need to be in the movie, sometimes ticks me off. Fortunately the payoff coming from this movie is equally rewarding nonetheless especially on certain moments that were overwhelmingly heartwarming but very true as it can happen to any typical family relationships.